Thornton Primary School
URN: 143944 • Bradford BD13 3NN
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Primary School
- URN
- 143944
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Davison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274833839
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornton Road, Bradford BD13 3NN
Summary
Thornton Primary School, located in Bradford, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 475 pupils, with a capacity for 600. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment, prioritising the welfare of its students through robust safeguarding practices. As an Operation Encompass school, Thornton Primary is committed to ensuring that all staff and volunteers uphold these standards.
The curriculum at Thornton Primary is designed to meet statutory requirements while promoting best practices in education. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the academic and personal development of each child. With approximately 27.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attuned to the diverse needs of its community.
Thornton Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. For more information on policies and practices, parents can visit the school's official website.
The curriculum at Thornton Primary is designed to meet statutory requirements while promoting best practices in education. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the academic and personal development of each child. With approximately 27.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attuned to the diverse needs of its community.
Thornton Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience. For more information on policies and practices, parents can visit the school's official website.
Useful links
- Complaints (download)
- Annual Reports and Accounts (download)
- Community Support Newsletters (other)
- Focus Trust Policies (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- School website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 475
- Boys
- 249
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 475 | 249 | 226 | 600 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 503 | 260 | 243 | 600 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 528 | 274 | 254 | 600 | 25.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 528 | 274 | 254 | 600 | 25.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 560 | 281 | 279 | 660 | 23.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 585 | 304 | 281 | 660 | 15.40 |
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